JOFOC_Cisco_IHS_Final.pdf
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- RFQ-26-PHX-023
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This is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document for a single-source procurement of Cisco network equipment by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Phoenix Area office.
The Phoenix Area IHS seeks a firm-fixed-price contract with authorized Cisco resellers for Cisco-branded network infrastructure, including wireless LAN, wired LAN, routers and switches, VoIP systems, and server infrastructure. The anticipated award is scheduled for FY 2026 using Operations and Maintenance funding. The justification cites FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) as the statutory authority for limiting competition, based on the requirement for compatibility with existing Cisco infrastructure, exclusive support availability through the national support contract, staff training on Cisco systems, and the determination that alternatives do not meet operational requirements. The procurement history references a previous ISBEE Set-Aside contract (75H71226P00003) awarded on 10/22/2025 valued at $145,769.00. To increase competition within the single-source determination, the government will publish notice and allow competition among authorized Cisco resellers while committing to future market research to assess alternative solutions. Price fairness is based on price analysis and market pricing from reseller competition; certified cost or pricing data is not required. The document is signed by Technical Certifier Thomas W. White Eyes (dated 2026.04.01) and Contracting Officer Jeremy D. Steel (dated 2026.04.01).
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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) RFO - FAR 6.103-1(d)
1. Acquisition Title
Cisco Network Infrastructure Brand Name Justification
Division: Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area
Contracting Activity: Division of Acquisition Management (DAM), Phoenix Area Office
Author: Thomas White Eyes
Basis for approval: Individual Basis
2. Nature and/or Description of the Action being Approved
The Phoenix Area IHS requests a firm-fixed-price contract for Cisco network equipment.
Anticipated award: FY 2026 using Operations and Maintenance funding.
Contractor: Authorized Cisco Resellers (TBD)
Estimated Total Value: $
3. Description of Supplies and/or Services
Cisco-branded equipment including:
- Wireless LAN
- Wired LAN
- Routers and switches
- VoIP systems
- Server infrastructure
Brand-name requirement due to compatibility and support.
4. Statutory Authority Cited and Rationale
Authority: RFO - FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
Rationale:
- Existing Cisco infrastructure requires compatibility
- National support contract supports only Cisco
- Avoids additional contracts and costs
- Staff trained on Cisco systems
- Alternatives do not meet requirements
5. Special Considerations
Not applicable.
6. Actions to Increase Competition
Notice will be published.
Competition among authorized resellers.
Future market research will assess alternatives.
7. Market Research
Market research with resellers confirmed Cisco is required for compatibility and support.
8. Procurement History
Previous purchases competed among Cisco resellers.
Contract or Order Number: 75H71226P00003 Award Date and Period of Performance: 10/22/2025 Value (including all options): $145,769.00 Competitive Status: ISBEE Set-Aside
9. Additional Information
Non-Cisco equipment would increase costs and risks.
10. Technical Certification
Name/Title: __________________
Signature/Date: ______________
11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination
Based on price analysis, market pricing, and reseller competition.
Certified cost or pricing data not required.
12. Contracting Officer Certification
CO Name: __________________
Signature/Date: ______________
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